The indicators the nurse would find useful for evaluation of outcomes relating to sleep improvement
include (more than one answer may be correct)
A. fewer than 5 hours of sleep.
B. decreased time falling asleep.
C. fewer awakenings.
D. dependence on sleep aids.
E. ability to resume sleep after awakening.
F. client perception of improvement.
B, C, E, F
Rationale: Options B, C, E, and F suggest normalization of sleep. Option A refers to an amount of
sleep generally thought to be insufficient. Option D: Normalization of sleep should not depend on
use of sleep aids.
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